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Surely no wildlife experience rivals an encounter with these magnificent, mesmerising and fascinatingly human-like beasts. Trek up rainforest-covered volcanoes for an unforgettable few hours watching them feed, play and strut. Africa adventure travel expert Sue Watt recommends the best places to do it.
Odzala Kokoua National Park, Cuvette-Ouest, Congo, Republic of the
Bucket List Experience
Experience
A true wilderness adventure – a trek through Congo’s rarely-visited Marantaceae rainforest to see western lowland gorillas on 4 to 11 day organised trips.
Adult price 1000
Min age 16
Good for age: 18+
Duration: 4+ days
Volcanoes National Park , Northern Province, Rwanda
Bucket List Experience
Experience
Rwanda’s Volcanoes trek has the become the most luxurious – and expensive – of the gorilla experiences, often combined with safaris elsewhere. This is where to come to ‘do it in style’.
Adult price 1,000
Min age 15
Good for age: 15+
Duration: 3-8 hours
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region, Uganda
Bucket List Experience
Experience
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half the world’s mountain gorillas. Spend 1-4 unforgettable hours with them, and help contribute to their conservation.
Adult price 500
Min age 15
Good for age: 15+
Duration: 3-8 hours